2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Community Recreation – AdministrationDepartment ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetPersonnel Services $ 965,933 $ 1,135,139 $ 1,173,999Materials & Supplies $ 17,109 $ 27,363 $ 27,363Contractual Services $ 175,996 $ 215,950 $ 215,950Program Expense $ 61,580 $ 100,000 $ 65,000Total $ 1,220,618 $ 1,478,452 $ 1,482,312Personnel FTE 15.0 15.4 15.4$1,600,000.00$1,400,000.00$1,200,000.00$1,000,000.00$800,000.00$600,000.00$400,000.00$200,000.00$-2010 2011 20122011 AccomplishmentsDeveloped training curriculum expanded training for additional position titles including AreaManagers, Park Supervisors, Recreation Leaders and Attendants.Started to implement suggestions made from the eleven committees on Community RecreationImprovements. Some of the improvements include a new Partnership form that will enable thePartnership process to be streamlined and easier for the park staff to collect pertinent information.Also new athletic fields permit and room rental form were developed.A new employee orientation plan was developed in order to help recent and future hires of the parkdistrict make a smoother transition into the work force.Re-introduced updated opening and closing procedures to help parks standardize procedures andgive staff a documented level of accountability.The Community Recreation Department has secured funding and prepared twelve locations to takepart in a Community Engagement /Fee study focusing on programs for the fall of 2012.2012 GoalsDevelop and implement evaluation tool to capture performance measures for after school and daycamp programming.Update day camp and youth manuals to a user friendly electronic version.Continue to implement recommendations from the Eleven Committees.Use information gathered from the Community Engagement/Fee Study Grant to present foradditional funding for programs and training.82